Chaffee, NY, Erie County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
Condition & Current Use
This 80-head dairy farm is located in the southeast corner of Erie County. The farm has fenced pasture and cropland that is being used to grow hay and corn. High quality soils make this property suitable for growing a variety of commodities.
Soil Types
Farm History & Past Use
The property was a dairy farm when the current owner purchased it more than 30 years ago.
Tenure Options
Small dairy farm looking for potential junior business partner to grow herd size and equity in the business while working on day-to-day responsibilities. Potential partner will have access to prime farmland acres, buildings, and equipment to explore choice of commodities while retaining profits. Excellent people skills and ability to work around animals are important.
Are you willing to mentor a new or beginning farmer?
Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?
Production Preferences
Livestock / Crops Description
The owner is flexible and open to diversifying operations on the farm.
Crops Permitted
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Vegetables
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Fruits
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Flowers or Ornamentals
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Grains
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Hay
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Other Crops
Livestock Permitted
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Cattle - Beef
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Cattle - Dairy
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Equine
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Goats/Sheep
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Pigs
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Poultry
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Other Livestock
Preferred Farming Method
Farm Infrastructure
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Barns - Equipment Storage
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Barns - Livestock
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Electrical access
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Equipment
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Farmer housing
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Fencing
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Water access
Equipment
The farm has all the equipment needed for hay and corn.
Fencing
One pasture is fenced with 4-strand high tensile electrified wire.
Water Access
The property is on well water. The fenced pasture has a water tank.
Farmer Housing
The property has a 3-bedroom, 1-bath house. It would be possible to create an upstairs apartment with a private entrance.
Additional Property Information
The owner would prefer an organic operation, but is willing to consider other practices.
